How We Met: Debbie and Troy met online in Fall 2021. They became friends and Troy showed his support for Debbie's career by sending her encouraging or humorous texts during her workweek. What began as a friendship began to grow and Debbie and Troy had their first date in December 2021. Although they enjoyed their mutual friendship, after three dates, neither of them was sure this was a love connection. Everything changed one evening when Debbie's new TV arrived and Troy offered to come over to help her set it up. As Troy and Debbie began to unpack the numerous parts, brackets, and instructions, they both struggled to take charge with completely different interpretations of the instructions (neither of which were correct). In their efforts to decipher the cryptic instructions, they began listening to each other and communicating. The more they listened and communicated, the more they began working together as a team. Debbie smiled and exclaimed one of her favorite phrases, "Teamwork makes the dream work!" After successfully installing and setting up the TV, it was time for Troy and Debbie to say good night. On the front porch, Troy stopped for a moment, looked Debbie in the eyes and said, “You are a very patient person”. It was at that moment they shared their first true love's kiss. The Proposal: Fast forward 14 months to February 2023. Debbie and Troy were very excited because they were looking forward to Valentine’s Day, followed by a week in Belize that would include Debbie’s birthday! Since the 14th fell on a workday, they celebrated Valentine’s Day early on Saturday. On the evening of the 14th, Troy disappeared and when Debbie came to find him, he was on the phone and walked outside. Just as she settled into bed, Troy began calling to her and asking for help in getting their dog Max up the stairs. When she came out, the stairs were covered in rose petals and Troy was at the bottom of the stairs on his knee, with Max at his side. She came down the stairs and sat on his knee while he proposed and she accepted. Debbie asked him who he was talking to on the phone and Troy said, “I was talking to your brother, Gary. I asked him if he could speak on George’s behalf and I asked him for your hand in marriage.” We are so excited to celebrate our wedding with the people we love in April 2024. See you soon!